Everton are reportedly open to letting Oumar Niasse join Hull in a part-exchange deal for Abel Hernandez.
Hull City’s Abel Hernandez shoots at goal
According to The Mirror, Everton are looking at a possible part-exchange deal with Hull City, involving Abel Hernandez and Oumar Niasse.
The Toffees have been active in their two transfer windows under Ronald Koeman, as the likes of Maarten Stekelenburg, Ashley Williams, Idrissa Gueye, Yannick Bolasie, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Enner Valencia, Ademola Lookman and Morgan Schneiderlin have all arrived at Goodison Park.
With Europa League qualification now in sight after their own 2-0 win over Sunderland and Southampton’s EFL Cup defeat to Manchester United, Everton could be gearing up for a major transfer window this summer.
One position that Koeman should be looking at is in attack, as whilst Romelu Lukaku is enjoying a fine season, there is very little depth behind him, with West Ham loanee Valencia yet to impress.
Now, The Mirror report that Everton have set their sights on Hull City’s Abel Hernandez – and are willing to offer up Oumar Niasse in part-exchange.
Former Palermo ace Hernandez joined Hull in the summer of 2014, and whilst he hit 20 Championship goals last season, his record of eight goals in 47 Premier League games is far from impressive.
Hull City’s Oumar Niasse scores their second goal against Liverpool
The 26-year-old Uruguayan has been regularly linked with a move away from the KCOM Stadium since the turn of the year, and Everton are allegedly interested in a summer move for the striker despite his modest goal return in the top flight.
It’s suggested that the deal could involve Oumar Niasse joining Hull permanently, as the Everton flop is currently on loan with Marco Silva’s men having been frozen out by Koeman at Goodison Park.
Niasse has scored twice in eight appearances for the Tigers, and whilst Hull’s Premier League status could impact any move, a cash-plus-player deal could be appealing to both sides.
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